Recent content by namo81

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    Shimming scope rail

    Instead of shimming scopes, I have started using the Monstrum adjustable rings. They make a set that allows you to freely adjust the scopes angle so both the front and rear ring align with each other correctly. This makes it so there are no uneven pressure points on the scope's tube. I used a...
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    Scope recommendations

    I own three first focal plane scopes. My two popular models are an Athlon Argos BTR Gen II 6-24x50 which is on my AEA Challenger Bullpup .357, and an Arken SH-4 4-16x50 which is on my .22 cal Air Venturi Avenge X. Both of these scopes have been excellent and I really can't decide which one I...
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    Air Venturi Avenge X owners - is it worth upgrading from the original avenger?

    Yes, it's fully AR Milspec tube compatible. Also comes with an adapter to fit a commercial tube as well. The grip is also AR compatible. Planning to get a nice walnut or laminate grip eventually. The Chassis itself is all aluminum, extremely solid, full of M-Lok slots on both sides and the...
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    Air Venturi Avenge X owners - is it worth upgrading from the original avenger?

    I personally have never owned an Avenger, but have heard mostly positive feedback on it. That being said I absolutely love my Avenge X .22. And now that I have the Saber Tactical chassis installed, it's by far my favorite air gun in my collection.
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    Hatsan Hatsan flash valve seat issues

    Hatsan sells a lot of air rifles, so you're going to hear glowing reviews from some and a lot of negative opinions from others like above. You'll hear the exact same things about other brands like Gamo, or Umarex. Some people have great experiences with no issues, others get lemons. Their QC...
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    Hatsan Hatsan flash valve seat issues

    Thanks, the carbon fiber shroud and moderator are DIY. The barrel itself is already threaded 1/2-20, so I just cut a piece of 20mm OD CF tube slightly shorter than the barrel so the threaded end was exposed. The mod is made from 44/42mm carbon fiber and I used the 1/2-20 threaded Crosman...
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    Air Venturi Avenge-x POI shifting from left to right with decrease in bottel pressure

    Haven't noticed this with mine. I have the .22 cal wood stock version. Have you made sure everything is tight? All screws, shroud, etc are all good and snug? More info of how you have the gun setup may also be helpful (any adjustments you've made, do you have a moderator installed, does...
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    Choosing a moderator is the most difficult....

    Exactly, I can understand why they suggest go a size up to prevent clipping. Especially since some guns are known to be sent out with thread adapters attached to the shroud that aren't perfectly aligned with the barrel (airicuda max is a good example of this). This in turn would cause some...
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    Hatsan Hatsan flash valve seat issues

    Dealing with similar issues on my .22 cal flash (QE US version). Had it for 5 trouble free years, then one day while shooting it suddenly started hissing and lost all pressure. Wouldn't take a fill, pulled the cylinder out and found it was leaking near the valve pin. Disassembled, cleaned...
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    Choosing a moderator is the most difficult....

    I've recently started making my own moderators. I've experimented with several different sizes, baffles, materials etc. What I've found has a substantial impact on performance is bore size. The closer the bore is to the size of the projectile, the quieter it usually is. Internal volume...
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    Any guns you regret buying"

    Mike Ellingsworth has a bunch of vids on YouTube that show how to disassemble a model 95. I haven't found a video showing a gas ram replacement but it's fairly straightforward. Make sure you have a long clamp to compress the new piston while reinstalling the pins on the rear cap. Also be...
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    What did you order / receive airgun related today? Thread

    Stickers I had custom made to finish off the DIY carbon fiber moderator I made for my .22 cal AvengeX.
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    Air Venturi Avenge X first impressions (It's awesome)

    Yes, I am not sure what they were thinking when they designed that bottle. Aesthetics definitely took a back seat on that one. I believe people are already finding ways to use bottles from other brands on the Avenge X. I'm quite happy with the shot count using the factory tube, so I will...
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    Air Venturi Avenge X first impressions (It's awesome)

    It's indeed a weighty scope, but that's the only negative I have found. Otherwise it's an excellent scope at an almost unbelievable price. Glass is beautiful, turrets are excellent, everything feels and looks premium. Id say it's every bit as good as my Argos BTR Gen 2. The only other 2...